Great togetherness and lots of enjoyment

Jiri Pavlenka and Stefanos Kapino are friends on and off the field (Photo: nordphoto).
First Team
Wednesday, 20.02.2019 / 15:30

Following second-choice Werder Bremen goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino's return to action after a lengthy injury, first-choice Jiri Pavlenka has healthy competition for the number one jersey once again. Kapino has ambitions to earn a place in Florian Kohfeldt’s side. For Pavleka however, Kapino is not a rival, but a friend and good team-mate, who he has “already had a lot of fun with”. He is very happy that the Greek “is training with the team again and back in contention for a place in the starting XI after a long spell on the sidelines”

Despite Kapino’s return, it is business as usual for Pavlenka. “For me, nothing has changed. There has always been pressure to perform. I put the pressure on myself to play at the highest level I can,” explained Werder’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Jiri Pavlenka is full of praise for the team's resilience (Photo: nordphoto).

But he also does a good job of always making everyone feel supported within the club. "The coach's confidence is not the only important thing for a goalkeeper, but also the confidence from the other players. It is good to know that you feel the support after below-par game," emphasised Pavlenka.

The relationship between both Werder keepers is a symbol for the mentality that Florian Kohfeldt has installed in the team this season. As the players are together on and off the pitch, they fight for each other even in difficult times. A result of this strong mentality can be seen in the late goals against Dortmund and Hertha. "It speaks levels for our team, that we never give up on any game," said the 26-year-old.

 
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